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Coming soon! I’ll compile the links to my Aruba Driving Directions videos so that you can see exactly how to drive to some of the most interesting and fun locations, restaurants, and local spots on the island. Check back regularly for updates.

Here’s a video showing you a drive from Queen Beatrix Airport to the low- and high-rise hotel area. This route avoids the downtown area. Both routes can be congested:

Beaches: Here’s a link showing a drive from the main highway (1A) from the edge of San Nicolaas to Baby Beach, which is on the southeast end of Aruba.

Driving from Baby Beach to San Nicolaas with a look at Hollywood Smokehouse and Charlie’s Bar:

Driving to the little beach in Savaneta, sometimes known as Santo Largo beach.

Driving to Lourdes Grotto and the windmills at Vader Piet

Driving to the airport FROM Oranjestaad, featuring the new traffic circle as well as a run into the airport itself.

Driving directly to Charlie’s Bar, starting on the 1A just before the San Nicolaas traffic circle: